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If time travel was possible, would you do it? Should you do it? And, most importantly, what would the outcome be?
An interesting new action-adventure TV show, Timeless, tackles this thought-provoking topic. The series starts with a dangerous criminal stealing a secret time machine. Intent on re-shaping history, his goal is to prevent the Hindenburg’s explosion in 1937. On the surface, that would seem like a good idea—nobody would have to die needlessly—but changing the course of a single event could alter everything in the future—in ways we can’t even imagine… (Watch the pilot episode here.)
The fate of the world hangs in the balance. The only hope is an unexpected trio: a scientist, a soldier, and a history professor. Using the machine’s prototype, they have two goals—staying one step ahead of this dangerous thief and making sure they don’t affect the past themselves in any way (much easier said than done!).
Talk about intrigue and excitement, huh? With peppy writing, a stellar cast, and great plot twists, this show is fabulous. My favorite character is female lead, Lucy Preston. Portrayed by the super-talented Abigail Spencer, she is effective as a historian without being a know-it-all. (I really liked her on Rectify as well. Her range is huge.)
Competent and steady, but still vulnerable, Lucy will be relatable for a lot of women. With so much junk on TV, it’s refreshing to see strong female characters portrayed with successful careers. Not only is Lucy an empowered individual, time travel provides the perfect backdrop to feature lots of vintage fashions (check out the cool beret).
Tune in to NBC at 10:00PM on Monday nights to watch Timeless. Come with an open mind and enjoy the fantasy.
This post was sponsored by the Role Mommy Writer’s Network. All opinions are 100% my own.
Exhausted, over-worked, over-scheduled, and anxious. Sounds like the life of the modern American, right? It certainly describes mine. Between cooking, cleaning, couponing, blogging, family life, and the occasional hobby, it’s very difficult for me to find enough hours in the day to finish everything I need to accomplish. When I try to wing it, I feel especially frazzled and behind. Getting organized, specifically by regularly keeping a day planner, has made a world of difference.
I’ve always been a huge list maker and calendar-keeper, but I would tend to write things down on scrap paper or leave my notes in different places rather than condense everything into one folder (big mistake).
For an investment of $14.99, I purchased a 3-ring binder and plastic binder sheets at Staples. I’m the sort of person that tends to be extremely detail oriented, so I wanted lots of separate sections. Feel free to customize according to your own needs. Here is what’s in mine:
The main benefit of the plastic sheet is the ability to check items off with a dry erase marker and then re-use the list. I find this works better for me than a plain notebook. Another thing I like about the binder is that it’s large enough to not be misplaced. I suggest picking a color you love as well since you’ll be using it so often. Mine is in my all-time favorite shade of purple.
For those who want an electronic option, there are tons of apps and Google Calendar. Personally, I do better with a hard copy and it’s a lot easier on my eyes than staring at a screen. Whichever method you prefer, any type of plan is better than none. I know I’m completely lost without mine!
Do you use a day planner?
Today is Stomp Out Bullying’s Blue Shirt Day. Having dealt with this firsthand when I was a child and then as a parent, I can honestly say that bullying does leave lifelong, invisible scars. Thankfully, we are much more aware about this epidemic than we were a decade ago. Once thought to be an isolated or small problem, we now know that the amount of people effected by bullying is truly astounding! Here are 5 easy ways to combat bullying:
1) Prevention: Every school should hold an annual assembly about bullying, letting students and faculty know it will not be tolerated. Clear policies should be in place for bullying prevention and when the rules are broken, bullies are held accountable for their bad behavior.
2) Report it: Unfortunately, there will always be a few bad apples in every school, no matter how hard we try. Bullying happens everyday and many victims stay silent out of shame or fear. We must teach our children that it’s NEVER their fault and encourage them to report bullying to teachers, principals, coaches, counselors, and parents.
3) Document it: Some schools don’t take bullying seriously. We may have to report it more than once or to different administrators before anything is resolved. It helps if there’s a clear record of what happened, who was involved, where and when it occurred.
4) Stand up for another victim: Even if your children isn’t being targeted, it’s pretty good odds that they know someone who is. Stress that they can help another child from feeling isolated by being a buddy on school grounds, getting together after school, or sitting together on the bus. Parents can also be a support for other adults dealing with this complex issue.
5) Fight back: In some situations, it’s okay to confront a bully directly. Simply by saying “Stop bugging me” or “You’re being mean” can be effective under the right circumstances.
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